Limnaecia cirrhosema
Common NameLimnaecia cirrhosema
Scientific NameLimnaecia cirrhosema
FamilyCosmopterigidae
SubfamilyCosmopteriginae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, orange
HabitatWetlands, riparian areas, and other habitats where host plants like Typha and Juncus grow.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsTypha, Juncus
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months, often year-round in tropical parts of its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically stem borers within host plants such as bulrushes and rushes.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, the striking contrast of dark brown wings with creamy-white bands and spots, and the distinctive pale orange head and thorax.
Description
This is a small moth characterized by its dark brown forewings adorned with prominent creamy-white transverse bands and distinct spots, complemented by a pale orange head and thorax.
